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Kovalam Lighthouse Shines Bright for 99th Lighthouse Day Celebrations
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News18•22-09-2026, 01:00
Kovalam Lighthouse Shines Bright for 99th Lighthouse Day Celebrations
- •The iconic Kovalam Lighthouse in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, was vibrantly illuminated for India's 99th Lighthouse Day celebrations.
- •All 205 lighthouses across India were lit up as part of the nationwide special event.
- •Standing 36 meters tall on a massive rock, the 54-year-old lighthouse offers panoramic views of the Arabian Sea, coastline, and Vizhinjam International Seaport.
- •Managed by the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, Kochi, it features 144 steps, a lift to the 114th step, and amenities like a children's park and musical fountain.
- •Lighthouse Day, celebrated annually on September 21, commemorates the 1927 Lighthouse Bill approval and the establishment of the Lighthouse Department for maritime navigation and safety.
Key Questions Answered
The Kovalam Lighthouse stands approximately 36 metres tall and features 144 steps leading from the bottom to the top.
India celebrates Lighthouse Day annually on September 21 to commemorate the approval of the Lighthouse Bill by the Governor-General of British India in 1927 and the official constitution of the historic Lighthouse Department.
The construction of the Kovalam Lighthouse was completed on May 20, 1972.
